Christmas in Connecticut (Movie Review)
The black and white film from 1945 was silly and improbable, ridiculous and fun.
Polly Castor
Merry Christmas from our House to Yours
I hope you have a very happy day and know you are deeply loved.
O Holy Night
Fall on your knees; O hear the Angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born
Let the Angels Tell Them (Poem by Jane Murdock)
Isaiah of old said, “Hear now, behold,
a virgin, conceiving, shall bear a son.”
Solstice is (New Poem by Polly Castor)
Seed in Good Soil (pastel) by Polly Castor Solstice is Solstice is like a seed, buried in the dark earth, potential, waiting, reaching, cresting the surface at last, discovering the yummy light. Solstice is like a bud, with tightly fisted, creased petals, tucked inward, biding their time, until the relief of a sudden, stretching release. … Read more
Global Warming 2023 (New Abstract Painting in Pastel)
This year, more concern is felt because climate change has been resulting in devastating fires and seasons of pervasively poor air quality; it is starting to effect us where we live
The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post (Book Review)
You’ll enjoy this read if you appreciate strong, capable women, who don’t shy away from what they have to contribute, have a great attitude, and who have a strongly ethical approach to life.
Holiday Snacking Granola with Dark Chocolate (Recipe for Gift Giving)
We are making this for little gifts and it is wonderful, flavored with molasses and ginger.
What I Don’t Like about Christianity and Don’t Think Jesus Would Either
I’m feeling a need to differentiate myself from things I do not accept or believe. And in these things, I think Jesus would agree with me.
Mid December (New Poem by Polly Castor)
Sun setting so early, meteor showers in the moonless night, cars with trees tied on their tops…
Snorkeling in Guadaloupe (New Large Pastel Painting)
Have you snorkeled and studied what was deep below you in the water? It is fascinating, with the undulating plants, the shafts of light, the deep shadows and the darting schools of bright fish.
Polly Answers Your Questions #8 (Christmas prep version)
Here are some advent poems and If you feed anything on this list to your dear ones, they will thank you
Vertigo of Color (Matisse / Derian Early Fauve Show at the MET)
Thank you for to Matisse and Derain for stepping out in courage, to express color as they experienced it.